Essence of India in Waikato Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $9.00
    • minced lambed marinated in spices and herbs & cooked on a skewer
  • Vegetarian mixed platter $11.00
    • platter of veggie samosa, onion bhaji & veggie pakora served with mint & tamarind chutney
  • Non-vegetarian mixed platter (for two) $15.00
    • platter of chicken tikka, fish pakora, lamb seekh kebab & malai tikka
  • Veggie Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
    • potato, onion, peas and spice in bakers four pastry & deep fried
  • Veggie pakora (6 pieces) &6.00
    • fresh veggies in a chickpea flour batter, deep fried
  • Onion Bhajia $4.50
    • onion rings dipped in wheat flour & deep fried, served with chutney and sambar
  • Paneer Tikka (6 pieces) $12.50
    • diced Indian paneer cheese cooked in Tandoori oven served with coleslaw and mint chutney
  • Chilli chicken $12.50
    • boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and masala
  • Chicken Tikka (6 pieces) full $18.00 half $10.00
    • boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt & spices - skewered & cooked in tandoor.
  • Malai Tikka (6 pieces) &12.00
    • chicken marinated in mixture of yoghurt, crushed cashews, ground spices & cooked in Tandoor
  • Fish Pakoras (6 pieces) $12.00
    • marinated in yoghurt & spices, coated in chickpea & rice flour & deep fried
MAINS-CHICKEN MAINS-CHICKEN
  • Butter chicken $15.00
    • do we need to explain this world famous creamy delicacy??
  • Mango chicken $15.00
    • chicken pieces half cooked in tandoor & finished off in fragrant mango puree
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.00
  • Chicken Pasanda $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
  • Chilli Chicken $15.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, & Indian Essence special masala
  • Chicken Saaag $15.00
  • Chicken Jalfrezee $15.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Chicken Madras $15.00
  • Kadhai Chicken $15.00
MAINS- BEEF MAINS- BEEF
  • Beef Vindaloo $15.00
  • Beef Pasanda $15.00
  • Beef Masala $15.00
  • Beef Korma $15.00
    • cooked in crushed cashew nut & cream gravy creating delicious flavours
  • Beef Madras $15.00
MAINS- LAMB MAINS- LAMB
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
    • boneless meat of your choice prepared with special Vindaloo spicy curry sauce
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Lamb Masala $16.00
  • Lamb Saag $16.00
    • spinach flavoured gravy with ginger, garlic & special spices
  • Lamb Korma $16.00
  • Lamb Rogen Josh $16.00
  • Lamb Madras $16.00
    • traditional south Indian dish cooked in a coconut based gravy
  • Kadhai Lamb $16.00
    • simmered with thick pieces of onion & capsicum, then cooked in thick tomato gravy 7 spices
MAINS- SEAFOOD MAINS- SEAFOOD
  • Butter Prawns $18.00
    • mmmmm see above but enjoy another version!!
  • Fish Masala $18.00
    • cooked & finished in a thick curry made of fresh tomatoes & Indian Essence spices
  • Fish Malabari $18.00
  • Prawn jalfreeze $18.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato & essential spices garnished with coriander
  • Prawn Masala $18.00
  • Prawn Malabari $18.00
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Aloo Gobi $12.50
    • potatoes & cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes & spices- a favourite
  • Dal Makhni $12.50
    • black lentils & kidney beans cooked with ghee & spices
  • Dal Fry $12.50
    • yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes & spices
  • Gobhi Matter masala $12.50
    • cauliflower & peas cooked with tomatoes, cumin seeds, ginger & garlic
  • Punjabi chole $13.50
    • chick peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy & essential spices
  • Matar paneer $14.00
    • Indian Paneer cheese & peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
    • cubes of Indian paneer cheese cooked in spinach & special IE spices
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
    • Indian paneer cheese cooked in special cashew nut gravy
  • Malai kofta $14.00
    • mixture of Indian paneer cheese, potatoes & spices, deep fried and then finished in thick cashew nut gravy
BIRYANI BIRYANI
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Prawn Biryani $18.00
    • cooked with delicious basmati rice, herbs, mint leaves & coriander
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.00
    • steamed rice cooked with butter, mix veggies & Indian essence special masala.
SIDES N RICE SIDES N RICE
  • Raita $3.00
    • yoghurt mixed with cucumber & groud spices
  • Poppadom $2.00
  • Mango/Mint Chutney $2.50
  • Mango PIckle $2.50
  • Indian salad $6.00
    • cucumber, onions, cabbage & tomatoes with lemon juice & IE masala
  • Plain arice $3.50
  • Jira Rice $4.50
    • fried with cumin seeds
  • Basmati Pulao $12.00
    • cooked with butter, veggies & special spices
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Tawa Roti $2.00
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
    • traditional Indian wheat flour breads
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Butter Naan $4.00
    • Indian soft hot bread made of white bread flour cooked in Tandoori oven
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • stuffed with garlic, baked in tandoori oven
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
  • Cheese and garlic naan $4.50
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with minced lamb
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
    • naan stuffed with minced cooked chicken
  • Paneer Kucha $5.00
    • naan stuffed with Indian paneer cheese & coriander(ask for potato & cauliflower options)
  • Kashmiri Naan $5.00
PUNJABI BREAKFAST PUNJABI BREAKFAST
  • Chole Bhature $9.00
  • Puri Chole $9.00
  • Amritsari Kulche Chole $11.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Indian Essence Sundae $9.00
    • custard served with special dry fruit ice cream & jolly crystals
  • IE's Dry Fruit Ice Cream $7.00
    • Scoop of ice cream made with mixture of cashews, sultanas and other dry fruits.Yummy!!!!

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sous vide Sirloin – mustard herb crust - chickpea chips – greens $25
  • Beetroot & gin cured salmon – crispy chicken skin – dill crème fraiche $19
  • Chipotle smoked pork ribs - pickled chilli - coriander - maple $14
  • Thai fish salad - green papaya - peanuts – dill $19
  • Rice pudding mousse - sour raspberry ambrosia - lime mascarpone – sherbert $13
  • Affogatto - espresso - ice cream - frangelico $13
  • Churros - dulce de leche $11
  • Spiced nuts $6
  • Extra Meat $5.00
  • Mix $13.50
  • Chicken $12.50
  • Falafel Small $10.50 Lrg $12.50
  • Lamb $12.50
  • Falafel $2.00
  • Hot Lovers $13.50
    • Pepperoni, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Onion and Dry Oregano
  • Dip Platter & Garlic Bread $10.00
  • Kransky sausages (2) $3.50
  • Fresh roll/buns
  • -creamy mushrooms $5.80
  • -kransky sausages (2) $3.50
  • Eggs on turkish toast $11
    • Two eggs (poached as stnd. Scrambled or fried) on 2x toasted turkish bread & our own tomato chutney
  • -choose two toppings from vegemite, ham, cheese & pineapple, comes with kids juice & a packet of potato chips
  • -sauteed potatoes & sour cream $6
  • -vegetarian $15.80
  • Istanbul $13.90
    • Feta cheese, spiced walnuts, figs and mozzarella
  • Bagels & Toasts
    • Plain, Sesame or Parmesan
  • The Refinery ''Reuben'' $13.90
    • Slow cooked corned beef, slaw, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese
  • - Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Capers $12.00
  • Soprano Bagel $13.90
    • Our classic toasted bagel filled to the brim with ham, basil pesto, mozzarella & freshly roasted tomatoes or red peppers & avocado
  • Toasted Muesli $10.50
    • Complete with Plums, Yoghurt & LSA
  • Slices $4.50 - $4.90
    • Lemon Curd Bar, Triple Chocolate GF Brownie, GF Rail Trail Bar, Bliss Balls, Wholemeal ginger Slice, Peanut Caramel Slice
  • - Daily Quiche; Salmon, Cream Cheese, Caper, Roast Vege, Feta and Spinach $8.00
  • Sliders, ask your server what flavour they are today $18
  • Ravioli, pumpkin, roasted garlic, spinach, brown butter, pine nut and lemon sauce, shaved parmesan $17
  • Seared Merino lamb rump, pea purée corn and capsicum succotash, marinated tomatoes, olive jus $28.50
  • Rare seared tuna, charred pineapple salsa, curry sauce, crispy shallots, coriander $16.50
  • -Belgian chocolate custard, raspberry mascarpone, cranberry macadamia nut crumble $9
  • Lemongrass marinated free range corn fed chicken thigh, kale, cucumber and mango slaw, coconut and lime dressing $26.50
  • Crispy spiced chicken, avocado, lime and chili mayo $15.50
  • Spicy Kim Chi and pork dumplings, Octovin, peanuts, spring onions, coriander $19.50
  • Kids acram gf $9
    • Scrambled eggs- rash- roasted tomato
  • Melbourne massive $22
    • Holly bacon - beans - crumbed black pudding - potatohash poached eggs - roasted tomato -ciabatta
  • Mexican mince $18
    • Mince & mozzarella quesa dilla -fried egg - sour cream house made baked beans & bangban g sauce
  • Spaghetti $9
    • Tomatoes- pesto-parmesan
  • Tiger toast $9
    • Melted cheese- ciabatta- marmite
  • Avocado feta smash on sourdough gf $9
  • Croque monsieur- suced legham- bechamel- mustard- tasty cheese $5
  • Gf can be done gluten free, please ask.
  • Fresh Salmon Roll $18.00
  • -Karaage Don
    • Marinated deep fried chicken with shichimi chilli
  • -Mix Sushi Set $15.00
    • 4 pcs roll sushi, 4 pcs nigiri
  • -Avocado / Cucumber $3.5 (6pcs) / $7 (12pcs)
  • -Mikey Special $15.00
    • 1 chicken katsu, 1 pork katsu, 2 karaage chicken
  • Aroha Sashimi Don $20.00
    • 4 fresh salmon, 3 today's fish with dashimaki egg & tobiko fish roe on sushi rice
  • -Half $9.50
  • -Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Chicken, onions, spring onion stir fried in teriyaki sauce with sesame
  • Gourmet breads served with pesto and dips $14.50
  • Thai Prawn and Scallop Salad(GF) $22.50
    • A platter of king prawns, scallops, cherry tomato with mesclun greens, splashed with a Thaichilli vinaigrette.
  • Spaghetti Mediterrano E $18.50 M $26.50
    • Smoked salmon, olives in a rich tomato & basil sauce topped with parmesan cheese
  • Lamb (GF) $39.50
    • Herb mustard crust Lamb rack resting onseasonal vegetablestopped with a tomato and red pepper jus with hollandaise
  • Cheeseboard $22.50
    • Served with a selection of Kapiti cheese, olives and crostini
  • Ice Creams $16.50
    • Selection of Kapiti New Zealand Ice-cream
  • Tiramisu $16.50
    • Tiramisu cream resting a masala and espresso soaked sponge
  • Lemon and coconut syrup cake (GF) $12.50
    • Served with Greekyogurt
  • Muffin $4.00
  • Ploughman Sandwich $6.00
  • Cold Pork Pie $6.00
  • Soup of the day $8.00
  • Homemade Stew $10.00
  • Scone $3.50
  • Fresh Baked Cookie $3.00
  • Beef and Ale Pie $6.00
  • Add Fries $4.00
  • Add Fries $4.00
  • Coromandel Oysters $22.00 / $44.00
    • 1/2 or 1 Doz - Battered with smoked paprika lime aioli and fresh lemon OR natural on salt ice with shallot raspberry vinegar and fresh lemon
  • Fish and Chips $24.00
    • Fresh market fish battered with house cut chips, a green salad, fresh tartare and lemon
  • Smoked Beef Brisket $17.00
    • Slow braised brisket, creamy slaw, Swiss cheese and crispy onions
  • Chicken Tacos $15.00
    • Three soft tacos crispy chicken, slaw, paprika mayo and chilli jam
  • Crinkle Cut Fries $6.00
  • Add 8 Prawns $8.00
  • Kaimai Café and Store All Day Blackboard Menu (8am to 2:30pm)
  • Kaimai Cheese Board $20.00
    • Cheese from our shop with condiments
  • Sausage & Fries $9.50
  • - Berry fruit and Banana $16.00
  • Gourmet Angus Burger & Fries $19.00
  • Chicken Tenders, with Fries or Salad $9.50
  • Kaimai Big Breakfast $21.00
  • Chinese Chicken Salad $17.00
    • A great blend of Asian style
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Roast Lamb Pita(regular/petita) $11.50/ $9.50
  • Marmite Mania $4.00
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders(4 Pack/8 Pack ) $4.90 / $7.90
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Chick n Fala Pita(regular/petita) $11.50 /$9.50
  • Breakfast Pita(regular/petita) $10.90 /$8.90
  • Blueberry pancakes $12.00
  • Breakfast omelet $9.00
  • Muesli $0.00
  • Full breary $18.00
  • Eggs anyway $9.00
  • -sausage, bacon, tomato, hashbrowns, mushrooms, side salad
  • Creamy mushrooms on toast $12.00
  • Salmon $18.00
  • Fries $7.00
    • With tomato sauce
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Chilli beans, tomato, onion and cheese
  • Mushroom Fettuccine $14.00
    • Creamed mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & mozzarella
  • Full breakfast $17.00
    • Bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, eggs & toast
  • Pancakes $14.00
    • Caramelized bananas and cream
  • The ‘Long Black’ Eggs $17.00
    • Hash browns topped with poached eggs, smoked salmon & Hollandaise sauce
  • Potato Wedges $12.00
    • Spiced potato wedges topped with cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Kumara Fries $10.00
    • With aioli
  • 2 Piece of Chicken chips with 600ml bottle Pepsi range $10.80
  • Bacon Burger/Bacon & Egg Burger $5.80/$6.80
  • Ham & Cheese $4.50
  • Hot Roll $8.00
  • Roast Pork/Roast Beef Meal Small $14.80
  • Fish, chips, and salad with 600ml bottle Pepsi range $14.50
  • Cheese Burger $4.90
  • Small Breakfast $9.50
    • 1 toast, 2 hash browns, 2 eggs, mushrooms & tomato
Essence of India

Essence of India

location

Address

803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 7-839 5596

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Kiwi

features

Features

Bar Not Available ,  Seating Not Available ,  No Takeaway

Location
803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand
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